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Contents

  • Preface
  • Section 1. Authority
  • Section 2. Source
  • Section 3. Definitions
  • Section 4. Examination
  • Section 5. Application for an Orthotist License
  • Section 6. Application for a Prosthetist License
  • Section 7. Application for a Prosthetist/Orthotist License
  • Section 8. Application for Pedorthist License
  • Section 9. Application for Assistant License
  • Section 10. Application for Orthotic Fitter License
  • Section 11. Application for Mastectomy Fitter License
  • Section 12. Application for Therapeutic Shoe Fitter License
  • Section 13. Application for Technician License
  • Section 14. Residency for Orthotists and Prosthetists
  • Section 15. Supervision
  • Section 16. Categorization of Device Types
  • Section 17. Fees
  • Section 18. Renewals
  • Section 19. Restoration
  • Section 20. Endorsement
  • Section 21. Dishonorable, Unethical or Unprofessional Conduct
  • Section 22. Continuing Education
  • Section 23. Granting Variances

©2025 by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics, Inc. All rights reserved.

No part of this document may be produced in any form without written permission of the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics, Inc.

ABC Model Administrative Rules

December 2021

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Section 1. Authority

Implementing the (State’s name) Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics Practice Act.

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